wearing shorts over the leotard in competition

One Gym Mom wonders WHY our sport has not evolved to the point where more gymnasts aren’t wearing Lycra shorts in competition.

It reminds me of the 1990s when I petitioned to allow the University of Saskatchewan women’s team to wear shorts and leo. That request was instantly approved. … The young ladies, however, decided to — last minute — compete in leotards after all.

I LOVE Gymnastics, but…

Simone’s in-gym fashion shoot

One way to dress for workout.

See more – Simone Biles Is Back

Story by Trupti Rami / Photography by Gavin Bond

Gymnastics coach superheroes compete

Calgary Gymnastics Centre coaches put on some costumes and competed at the Gymtastics Hollywood Classic meet. … Next year they might even train for it. 😀

Click PLAY or watch some of the fun on YouTube.

‘I define my own success’

Success.

(via GymCastic)

that George Washington Leo

Like many who heard about it on GymCastic #299, I was wondering what the suit of armour leotard looked like at Regionals.

Pretty cool.

“skirts are stupid”

There’s a bit of a storm over on The Twitter.

In the latest GymCastic audiocast Spencer and Jessica were discussing whether or not it’s a good idea to coach in a skirt.

Potential #WardrobeMalfunction.

Consensus is that it’s better not to wear a skirt while coaching. Just in case. Jury is out on whether or not skirts are stupid, in general. 😀

Coach Sue Sylvester

Don’t get them started on high heels while coaching.